Anterior Spinal Fusion Versus Posterior Spinal Fusion for Moderate Lumbar/Thoracolumbar Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective Study.

Authors :: Yipeng Wang
Qi Fei
Guixing Qiu
Lee, Chia I.
Jianxiong Shen
Jianguo Zhang
Hong Zhao
Yu Zhao
Hai Wang
Suomao Yuan
Source :: Spine (03622436). 9/15/2008, Vol. 33 Issue 20, p2166-2172. 7p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 4 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article discusses the results of a study which compared radiologic and clinical outcomes, efficiency and cost between anterior spinal fusion (ASF) and posterior spine fusion (PSF) in surgical treatment of moderate lumbar/thoracolumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The study found shorter fusion levels and reduced surgical trauma and costs in ASF.

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